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Champions (The) AKA Boh ngau (Blu-ray) (1983)
An acrobatic country hick flees his home town after injuring a wealthy socialite during an innocent competition. While exploring the area, he runs into a soccer team who discovers his talents.Director: Brandy Yuen
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto (2024)
(2) Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema (2024) -
Extras:2024 interview with filmmaker and critic James Mudge (14:51)
"Superstar Football HK" 2024 featurette by CFK looking at the 1987 Hong Kong celebrity football/soccer team (18:41)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:44)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:58) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese (Hong Kong Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Restored) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Japanese Theatrical Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit)
English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes with a reversible cover featuring original poster artwork.
The first pressing of 2,000 copies includes a limited edition edition O-Card slipcover featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling and a collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver . -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto (2024)
(2) Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema (2024) -
Extras:2024 interview with filmmaker and critic James Mudge (14:51)
"Superstar Football HK" 2024 featurette by CFK looking at the 1987 Hong Kong celebrity football/soccer team (18:41)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:44)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:58) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese (Hong Kong Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Restored) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Japanese Theatrical Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit)
English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes with a reversible cover featuring original poster artwork.
The first pressing of 2,000 copies includes a limited edition edition O-Card slipcover featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling and a collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver . -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:44)
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Subtitles:Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4895219506926
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Notes:Comes in a slipcover.
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto (2024)
(2) Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema (2024) -
Extras:2024 interview with filmmaker and critic James Mudge (14:51)
"Superstar Football HK" 2024 featurette by CFK looking at the 1987 Hong Kong celebrity football/soccer team (18:41)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:44)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:58) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese (Hong Kong Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Restored) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Cantonese (Japanese Theatrical Version) LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit)
English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes with a reversible cover featuring original poster artwork.
The first pressing of 2,000 copies includes a limited edition edition O-Card slipcover featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling and a collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver . -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Eureka for the new transfer, audio options, and extras.
GENERAL NOTES:
When the film was released in Japan two years after its Hong Kong release, the Cantonese dialogue was retained but the music track was altered in several instances. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Eureka - No cuts (91:40) with 35-second Fortune Star logo.
- Blu-ray A Canada- Eureka - No cuts (91:40) with 35-second Fortune Star logo.
- Blu-ray A Hong Kong- Panorama - No cuts (91:43)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (91:40) with 35-second Fortune Star logo.
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 22/09/24
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